Toronto Sample Sales boasts that it has the “largest selection of designer denims and clothing in Canada”, and takes 40 to 80 per cent off brands like William Rast, True Religion, and John Varvatos. They have all sizes, and, let’s be honest—everyone can always use a new pair of jeans.
Locals were taken by surprise recently when stalwart Mel’s Diner closed the doors of its prime location corner biz on Bloor. More surprising, perhaps, was the restaurant that’s taken its place: Hey Lucy Café.
Laptop Centre isn’t in the most picturesque part of town. But, if you’ve managed to smash your IBM ThinkPad or discovered your MacBook’s keyboard is dead, aesthetics is probably low on your list of concerns.
THE MANTRA OF this market-style eatery north of Steeles on Yonge is “fresh and healthy Middle Eastern cuisine.” To that tag line they should add “fabulous” as everything sampled here is deserving of a revisit.
Chicken and ribs Portuguese style
Though no longer Kids, they still look great in drag and the material is as sharp as a Ginzu
Hush gets world premiere at venerable Tarragon Theatre
ORDERING A HOT toddy to take the chill off a blustery winter afternoon, Tony Dekker, of Great Lake Swimmers, settles into the leather banquette at the Inter Steer restaurant in his Roncesvalles neighbourhood.
Margaret Atwood inspires Marjorie Harris to write new book
With the four-day sonic celebration known as Canadian Music Fest rolling in to town this month, we catch up with Toronto’s most talented troubadours and loudest noisemakers, plus a few friends from afar
Every time I walk into this boutique my eye gets caught by the fantastic Pucci pieces hanging at the front. It then goes straight to the designer handbags and selection of Hermes scarves.
This Thornhill pop-rock sensation launched the careers of Feist & Broken Social Scene. Is it finally time for their big break?
